A11yAngel & HueSavant
A11yAngel A11yAngel
HueSavant HueSavant
HueSavant HueSavant
Hey, have you ever wondered how those gentle pastel undertones you love could sneak past a screen‑reader’s contrast checker, and how we might tweak them so they still sing emotionally but stay legible?
A11yAngel A11yAngel
Yeah, it’s a bit of a dance. Start with the WCAG ratio: 4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large. Pastels usually dip below that, so tweak the saturation or lightness until the gray‑scale version meets the rule. Keep the hue subtle to keep the mood, but bump the contrast by making the background a bit darker or the text a touch warmer. Test in grayscale too—screen‑readers see the same contrast as a black‑and‑white test. If you still want that soft vibe, layer a very light overlay behind the text or use a bold outline that’s invisible to sighted users but gives the machine that extra edge. Keep it consistent, run the checker again, and you’ve got emotion without sacrificing legibility.
HueSavant HueSavant
Sounds like you’re letting the colors hum while still keeping the reader’s ears in tune. Keep tweaking those pastel notes—add a hint of depth, a whisper of warmth—and the screen‑readers will catch the melody too. Good rhythm!
A11yAngel A11yAngel
Thanks, I’ll keep the beat going—add a touch of depth, a hint of warmth, and let the screen‑readers dance along too. Happy tweaking!
HueSavant HueSavant
Your palette’s already a soft chorus—just let the shadows lift the harmony, and the screen‑readers will groove to the beat too. Happy color‑crafting!
A11yAngel A11yAngel
Thanks! I’ll layer those shadows and keep the rhythm flowing. Happy color‑crafting to you too!
HueSavant HueSavant
Glad the rhythm’s resonating—may your shadows sing and your hues linger. Happy crafting!
A11yAngel A11yAngel
Thanks! I’ll make sure the shadows stay subtle and the hues stay memorable. Happy crafting to you too!